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  • A lake with lily pads and trees in the background.

    Water Chestnut Wednesdays

    Water Chestnut Wednesdays

    Note: Due to Air Quality Health Advisory the June 7 session has been canceled. Join the Van Cortlandt Park Alliance for Water Chestnut Wednesdays as we work together to maintain...

  • A group of trees in a wooded area.

    Woodlawn Forest Restoration

    Join Van Cortlandt Park Alliance (VCPA) for a rewarding morning of community and nature as we work together to restore the beautiful Woodlawn section of Van Cortlandt Park! We will...

  • We are wicked green nyc.

    Volunteer with Wicked in VCP!

    Celebrate Wicked’s 20th Anniversary with a massive volunteer event! Join fans of Wicked at park cleanup events across the city, where you’ll have the chance to volunteer alongside members of...

  • A river with a lot of reeds in it.

    Wetland Wednesdays

    Wetland Wednesdays

    Join us for an immersive, hands-on experience in nature conservation in our wetlands. We'll primarily focus on eradicating invasive plant species that threaten the health and diversity of our native...

  • A river with a lot of reeds in it.

    Volunteer Improving Wetlands

    Volunteer Improving Wetlandts

    Join us for an immersive, hands-on experience in nature conservation. We'll primarily focus on eradicating invasive plant species that threaten the health and diversity of our native ecosystem. We will...

  • Two men working on a trail in the woods.

    Trail Work Wednesdays

    Trail Work Wednesdays

      Please Note! On Wednesday 12/6 will be meeting at the southern end of the Van Cortlandt Golf House. Be a part of the community effort to maintain the trails in...

  • A group of people working in the woods.

    Tree Planting Volunteer Event

    Join us for a Tree Planting Event in the Northeast Forest in Van Cortlandt Park as a part of City of Forest Day! We invite you to roll up your...

  • A field with trees and bushes in the background.

    Community Volunteer Event: Wet Meadow Maintenance

    Join Van Cortlandt Park Alliance and NYC Audubon in maintaining the health of a wet meadow within Van Cortlandt Park in the Bronx. A small wet meadow within Van Cortlandt Park is home to a diverse plant assemblage, attracting a wide variety of pollinators and bird species. Two bird houses within the meadow house tree...

  • A group of people working in a garden.

    Put the Garden to Bed

    It’s time to prepare the garden for the winter season! Pull the last plants, fill the compost bins, and pack things away for winter. There might even be some garlic to plant or seeds to harvest! Remember to dress in clothes you don't mind getting dirty or dusty and wear layers, gardening is hard work...

  • Bernese mountain dog on a leash.

    Canine Court Volunteer Clean Up Day

    NEW DATE! Sunday, December 17! Canine Court needs some TLC! Help keep this doggie happy by volunteering to clean up Canine Court! NYC Parks staff does not perform daily maintenance...

  • A wooden boardwalk in the woods.

    Trail Work Wednesdays

    Trail Work Wednesdays

    Please Note! Starting in January, we will meet at 10am for Trail Work Wednesdays. Be a part of the community effort to maintain the trails in Van Cortlandt Park. Whether you're...